Tax avoidance vs tax evasion – What is the difference?
Ever since the Panama Papers exposed the underground nexus of global tax evasion, regulators have been trying to figure out how to get ahead of it. The UK Criminal Finances Act, passed in 2017, attempts to shift the responsibility for criminal tax evasion to business. The offence of failing to prevent facilitation of tax […]
Across the world, penalties for sanctions violations are increasing
As global instability has increased from Russia to Iran, the resulting sanctions response has often been swift and intense. Throughout the invasion of Ukraine, countries worldwide have implemented rapid and swift sanctions on businesses and individuals alike. Governments are leveraging economic sanctions as a key tool for exerting pressure on foreign entities, enforcing compliance, and […]
VinciWorks launches essential compliance training, reimagined for financial services
A little over two months in 2025, the global financial landscape is already undergoing significant shifts. From President Trump announcing a 180-day suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the FCA hinting at a major overhaul of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, many financial firms are feeling the pressure to stay ahead of […]
What are the differences between neurodata and health data under the Data (Use and Access) Bill?
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB) introduces significant changes to the UK’s data protection framework, including the recognition of neurodata as a sensitive category of personal data. While data protection laws have long covered health data under the special category data provisions of UK GDPR, neurodata is a relatively new concept that raises important […]
What do businesses need to know about the Data (Use and Access) Bill? Understanding the UK’s changes to GDPR
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB) represents a significant update to the UK’s data protection and privacy framework, carrying over many elements from the previous government’s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. The bill introduces new lawful bases for data processing, broadens access to data for public bodies, relaxes certain privacy restrictions, and modernises […]
What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment?
A dynamic risk assessment (DRA) is a continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures as situations evolve. Unlike traditional risk assessments, which are pre-planned, a dynamic risk assessment allows for on-the-spot decision-making, ensuring workplace safety in unpredictable circumstances. Understanding dynamic risk assessments is essential for businesses, employees, and safety professionals, as […]
Could Zoom and Teams be banned because of Trump? How the looming transatlantic data war could upend business
The ongoing friction between the US and the EU over data privacy could have profound consequences for businesses that rely on transatlantic data transfers. With several of President Trump’s recent actions raising concerns about the future of the EU-US data transfer agreement, companies may soon face new regulatory challenges. This could even see business-critical tools […]
What’s the latest on the Data (Use and Access) Bill and when will UK data protection changes come into force?
The UK data protection landscape is on the verge of significant change with the Data (Use and Access) Bill. While UK GDPR continues alongside the Data Protection Act 2018 successive governments have been pushing for changes for quite some time. So, where do things currently stand with the Data (Use and Access) Bill, and when […]
EU confirms significant changes to sustainability rules in newly released Omnibus proposal
The European Commission has unveiled its keenly awaited Omnibus proposal aimed at simplifying sustainability rules The changes impact the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the EU Taxonomy, among other frameworks. The European elections in June 2024 dramatically shifted political priorities. Green parties suffered heavy losses, and the […]
Proliferation financing and sanctions compliance: How Trump’s terror designations have upended compliance
On February 20, 2025, the US Department of State designated eight Transnational Criminal Organisations (TCOs) as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). These organisations include: Tren de Aragua Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Cártel de Sinaloa Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Cártel del Noreste (formerly Los Zetas) La Nueva Familia Michoacana Cártel […]
